Barca are the shock of Europe

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe addresses the concerns surrounding Barcelona's worst La Liga start in over 10 years.As domestic football nears completion of its second full month of the 2016-17 season, James Horncastle reviews the campaign so far on the continent.

The Good

Atletico Madrid | 1st, La Liga

After Atletico Madrid lost two Champions League finals in three years and shortened his contract, it was fair to wonder if manager Diego Simeone had taken this team as far as he could and whether he could still motivate them. Atleti, however, seem to be going forward, not backward. Their style remains the same, but they are now more expansive, making more passes and attempting more shots. Simeone is taking…